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Cape Town Emergency Services
Firefighters in the Cape Winelands District are continuing efforts to contain a blaze in the Kogmanskloof mountains above Montagu and Ashton.
The fire, which started on Thursday in the veld above Zolani, has been fanned by strong winds and high temperatures.
Spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto says crews have managed to divert the flames away from homes.
She says no injuries or damage to infrastructure have been reported. Firefighting teams will assess the area today before resuming operations.
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Lightning strikes have caused a mountain fire to ignite near Towerkop, Ladismith.
Firefighters attending to the incident… pic.twitter.com/qyXq9HTbHh
— Garden Route District Emergency Communications (@GardenRoute_DM) November 10, 2025
